West Union convention names Geo W Jamison for Senate
A Fayette county Republican convention on July 20 1809 endorsed J H Trewin of Allamakee as senator while instructing delegates to support Geo W Jamison as the next Fayette county senator candidate. The report notes county fairs, local resignations, and assorted rural happenings across northeastern Iowa including hydrophobia cases, rail incidents, and the Elgin Canning Company’s busy factory season.
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West Union
Fayette County
J. H. Tyewin
Allamakee
Fayette
Geo. W. Jamison
Ingersoll campaign funds dispute stirs Arlington Lake debate
The lettered quarrel centers on a 36 40 bill held by Pleasant Valley’s last year GOP township committee against Ingersoll for campaign expenses. Ingersoll reportedly promised repayment but has not replied to repeated requests. Township politics mix with a July 11 1809 wind fight at Arlington Lake, prompting calls for a public statement.
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Geo. Wilson
Mason City
Wyoming
Battle Lake
Pleasant ‘Valley
Ingersoll
Doughty
Oelwein
Oelwain
Cary
Pat
Arlington Lake
Postville
Dryden
Chaucer
Bath
Bloodgood Resigns as Fayette County Superintendent
Superintendent Bloodgood resigns today from Fayette county public schools to assume the role of principal in Vinton Iowa. His household goods were moved last week, and a successor to fill the unexpired term ending January 1 1100 will be appointed by the board of supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloodgood
Fayette County
Vinton
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Best Man Charles Culver for Fayette County Sheriff
Democratic candidate Charles Culver is praised as a capable, experienced choice for sheriff. Friends from both parties rally behind him, urging voters to set aside politics and elect Culver, who has served as warrant watchman and night watchman and now guards for the GoV. Ry. Co. at Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Culver
Culver
Avery
Warrshul
Night Watch
The
Gov. Ry. Co
Oelwein
Aulver
Fayette County
Joseph Ogle
Carroll County
Ohio
Tilura Township
Mayette County
Iowa
Mesadumes Wickhit
Prouty and Foster
Ellkader
Shafer
Elgin
Peters
Highhuid
Mremons Ogte
Illyria Township
Anna Lucas
Mas. Istbel Burrier
Barker
Lee Brother
Ole
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Mlyria
Matt Wing
Elkader
Ian
Independence Canning Factory expands output and hiring
The Independence Canning Factory reports rapid growth after opening last week, with output rising from 435,000 cans last year to more than doubling this year. Projections estimate up to 1,000,000 cans, with 500,000 already sold. The plant uses 600 acres of sweet corn and has 800 more acres in the vicinity. Planned expansion to full capacity would employ about 150 workers, including women with children.
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Elgin Canning Company
Elin
Indepandénes
Independence Hig
Independence
Souvenir Edition of Clermont Herald Highlighted
The Clermont Herald released last week as a Souvenir Edition edited and published by A. Hanson. It contains a brief Fayette County and Clermont history and is expected to be read with interest and pride by residents.
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Clermont
A. Hanson
Fayette County
Gus Brause Cut With A Saw
Last week at Argo Gus Browse had a curious accident while threshing at William Margroff’s. A faulty saw snapped from the mandrel and rolled across the ground striking his calf. Four or five teeth penetrated the leg causing a deep wound and further injury.
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Gus
Wm. Margroff
Butler gets another chance in Morbes Addition project
Builder Butler awarded the contract to construct Ed Kingman’s house in Morbe’s Addition. The planned residence is described as a handsome late style structure of good size. Elgin area builders are noted for quality homes, with praises for local craftsmanship and ongoing development in the county.
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Butler
Ed Kingman
Morbe
Elgin
Wrens
Notice of Absolute Divorce Petition in Fayette County Iowa
Dora Wright petitions to dissolve her marriage to Thoms Frederius Wright in Fayette County Iowa. The petition seeks divorce and child custody with grounds including cruel treatment and non support, citing habitual drunkenness. Respondent must appear by October Term, or a default judgment will be entered.
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State OF
Iowa
Fayette County
Yo Thoms Frederius Wright
District Court
Tow
Dora Wright
West Union
Towa
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Elgin Roller Mills
Light of Elgin
Ehrlich & Lawrence
Royal ‘Tallon
Chicago
Elgin Clothing Store
Republican
Kader
Trainy John
Owen
Maxis
Senator Trewin
Horola
Lansing
Eltador
Got Sbancock
Dubuque
Lews
Republican State Committee
M. O. Weaver
Wapello
John Owen
Téiva Daypie Gray
Wallenma
Lidy
J. J. Hills
Cresco
Mr. Watson
Dyersville
Bissall
Fayette Univerity
Upper Town
Waukon Republican
Chicago Great Western
Delwain
St. Pan Ana
Joe Callen
Firs
R. L. Nichols
Waukon
Journal
United States
Philippines
Tire
Volunteers
Nichols
Thirty
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Town
Cheesemin
Mr. Cheeseman
Edward Milliner
Moxie
Elma Schreyer
Justice Chambers
Anderson Hotel
Mason City Globe Gazette
Waterloo
Bennet
CO. A. Niles
Rapid
Nio Fellows
Nmde
Washington, D
Jong
Arlington News
Lake
Canning Factory
Gus Brause
Pin Uifs & Hirencock
Chamberlain
Steele’s
Pain Bahn
Stoche
Steele's
Stobhr’s
Pharmacy
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